Billy Steers of Roxbury, author of the Tractor Mac books, presents a drawing show at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair held Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
Photo: Deborah Rose

Billy Steers of Roxbury, author of the Tractor Mac books, presents...

Olivia Dobson of Ridgefield carries her 11-month-old daughter, Vivienne, the granddaughter of Paul and Mary-Ellen Haley of New Milford, during the Tractor Mac show with author Billy Steers at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 17, 2013
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Olivia Dobson of Ridgefield carries her 11-month-old daughter,...

Sisters Ella, 3, and Madeline Langdon, 13, of Fairfield, who come to the Bridgewater Fair every year with their family, receive prizes from Doug Bradley of Tufaro Amusements of Cheshire after playing Ringshot, one of the carnival games at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair held Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Sisters Ella, 3, and Madeline Langdon, 13, of Fairfield, who come...

Jack Reynolds, 5, of Litchfield, whose mother, Sara (Foster) Reynolds grew up in New Milford, tries his hand at a dart carnival game during the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Jack Reynolds, 5, of Litchfield, whose mother, Sara (Foster)...

Jared Synnestvedt, 10 ½ , of Alexandria, Va., son of former Bridgewater resident Erik Synnestvedt, who with his family visited this yearís fair, chows down on corn on the cob at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair held Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Jared Synnestvedt, 10 ½ , of Alexandria, Va., son of former...

Dotty Smith, a member of the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary, prepares roast beef sandwiches at the start of the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Dotty Smith, a member of the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire...

Earle Judson, a member of New Milford EMS, tends to the chicken at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Bridgewater residents John Kracen, left, and Jim Moker help prepare...

The vegetable and fruit shows are popular at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair in Bridgewater. Above, Sullivan Farm in New Milford won the judgeís choice ribbon in the senior division, class 2 for vegetable arrangement. Aug. 16, 2013
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The vegetable and fruit shows are popular at the 62nd Bridgewater...

The vegetable and fruit shows are popular at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair held Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater. Above, pumpkins and other items in the junior division are shown.
Photo: Deborah Rose

The vegetable and fruit shows are popular at the 62nd Bridgewater...

Amusement rides are a popular attraction at the Bridgewater Country Fair. Above, from left to right, Natasha and Jason Loga, 7 and 12, respectively, and Jose Aquino, 7, all of Danbury, sport an assortment of facial expressions as they ride the Cliff Hanger ride at the fair, Aug. 16, 2013.
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Amusement rides are a popular attraction at the Bridgewater Country...

Ronald Shanks of Washington and his grandson, Michael Shanks, 7, of Bantam, ride the Sizzler, one of the many amusement rides at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair held Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Kamryn Burns, 3, and her dad, Eddie Burns, of New Milford ride tandem down the slide, one of the many carnival rides at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Kamryn Burns, 3, and her dad, Eddie Burns, of New Milford ride...

Stunts performed at the popular freestyle Motocross show draw the attention of many patrons of the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Stunts performed at the popular freestyle Motocross show draw the...

Tom Perrotta of Brooklyn, N.Y., whose wife, Rachel (Kane) Perrotta summered in the Greater New Milford area as a child, feeds his 8-month-old son, Sean, while watching the motocross show at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair held Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Tom Perrotta of Brooklyn, N.Y., whose wife, Rachel (Kane) Perrotta...

Poultry, like these chicken owned by John Mead of New Milford, were among the categories judged at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair held Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Poultry, like these chicken owned by John Mead of New Milford, were...

Noah Weissmann, 4, of Bethel, finds the shoulders of his father, Peter, the best spot to rest and view the chickens in the poultry tent at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair held Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Noah Weissmann, 4, of Bethel, finds the shoulders of his father,...

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Eighteen-month-old Emily Hoczela of New Milford offers a friendly pet on the nose to an accommodating sheep Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 on opening day of the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair. Emily and her parents, Mary and Joe Hoczela, as well as Elizabeth Dietter, 5, foreground, of New Milford, were among the many thousands to attend the three-day fair. For the story and more photos, see Page 17 Spectrum Images and visit www.newmilfordspectrum.com.
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Hi, sheep
Eighteen-month-old Emily Hoczela of New Milford offers a...

Maggie Hicks, 1½, of New Milford delights in her ride aboard a plane carnival ride during the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Maggie Hicks, 1½, of New Milford delights in her ride aboard a...

Following in the footsteps of his pilot-father, Rob, Nathaniel Dempster, 5, of New Milford offers a wave to his family as he ìfliesî over the grounds of the Bridgewater Country Fair garbed in a Star Wars T-shirt. The 62nd fair was held Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Following in the footsteps of his pilot-father, Rob, Nathaniel...

C.J. Dong, 6, left, and Tristan Deffenbaugh, who will turn 7 on Aug. 23, both of New Jersey kick back and dine on potato chips as they have a private picnic with family and friends at the home of a family friend along Route 133, where they had a view of the parade. Tristanís mother, Eva (Rannestad) Deffenbaugh, grew up in Bridgewater. They were watching the parade for Evaís mother, Joyce Rannestad, a member of the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Departmentís Ladies Auxiliary, and Evaís daughter, Pettra Deffenbaugh.
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C.J. Dong, 6, left, and Tristan Deffenbaugh, who will turn 7 on...

The New Milford VFW Color Guard, from right to left, Henry Miller, Wayne Meyers and George Vincent lead the parade along Route 133, Aug. 16, 2013 at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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The New Milford VFW Color Guard, from right to left, Henry Miller,...

Roxbury First Selectman Barbara Henry calls out ìhelloî to parade viewers as she and Washington First Selectman Mark Lyon are driven aboard a Bridgewater firetruck to the viewing stand along Route 133, Aug. 16, 2013 at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair held Aug. 16-18, 2013 in Bridgewater.
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Roxbury First Selectman Barbara Henry calls out ìhelloî to parade...

The Connecticut Firemanís Pipe Band makes its way along the Route 133 parade route Aug. 16, 2013, at the start of the Bridgewater Country Fair, held Aug. 16-18, 2013.
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Captain Joshua Murphy of the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department offers a salute as he passes by the viewing stand and parade-goers during the firemenís parade held Aug. 16, 2013, the first day of the Bridgewater Country Fair, held Aug. 16-18.
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Captain Joshua Murphy of the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department...

Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department past chief James Sullivan takes the wheel, with passenger and fellow firefighter Roland ìBootî Harvey, as they make their way along the parade route as parade judges and others look on Aug. 16, 2013, the first day of the Bridgewater Country Fair, held Aug. 16-18, 2013.
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Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department past chief James Sullivan...

Parade-goers line both sides of Route 133 in Bridgewater Aug. 16, 2013, to watch the traditional firemenís parade to open the Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 16-18, 2013.
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Parade-goers line both sides of Route 133 in Bridgewater Aug. 16,...

Neil Cable, left, chairman of the Bridgewater Country Fair, left, marches with fellow Bridgewater firefighterTim Carney and his daughter, Flynn, as they salute the Newtown first responders from Dec. 14, 2012 during the Aug. 16, 2013, firemenís parade to open the Bridgewater Country Fair.
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Neil Cable, left, chairman of the Bridgewater Country Fair, left,...

Cadence Sweeney, 22 months, stays close to her father, T.J., of Danbury as they watch the Aug. 16, 2013, firemenís parade at the Bridgewater Country Fair, held Aug. 16-18, 2013.
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Cadence Sweeney, 22 months, stays close to her father, T.J., of...

The Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums of Danbury, from left to right, Don Hicks of South Kent, Bob Kloss of Reading, Rick Morely of Danbury and Ed Baird of Brookfield, entertain the crowd during the Aug. 16, 2013, firemenís parade held during the Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 16-18, 2013.
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The Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums of Danbury, from left to right,...

Honor guard members of Water Witch Hose Co. No. 2 in New Milford, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, from left to right, Lee Titus, Ryan Delaney, Pete Carlson, Ed Pagan and Sean Delaney, lead their fellow firefighters along the parade route Aug. 16, 2013, during the Bridgewater Country Fair, which was held Aug. 16-18, 2013.
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Honor guard members of Water Witch Hose Co. No. 2 in New Milford,...

Firefighters from Water Witch Hose Co. No. 2 in New Milford, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, march along the parade route Aug. 16, 2013, during the Bridgewater Country Fair, which was held Aug. 16-18, 2013. Atop the carriage are Calley Thierfelder and Matty Pagan.
Photo: Deborah Rose

Al Swanson of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department navigates the departmentís 1936 Maxim, which the department bought new in 1936, in the Aug. 16, 2013, parade at the Bridgewater Country Fair, held Aug. 16-18, 2013.
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Ashley Piper, left, and Holly Sartori proudly carry the Sherman Volunteer Fire Department banner as they march in the Aug. 16, 2013, firemenís parade at the start of Bridgewater Country Fair, which was held Aug. 16-18, 2013.
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Ashley Piper, left, and Holly Sartori proudly carry the Sherman...

After marching in the parade, Bridgewater firefighter Matt Conway bonds with his daughter, Lyla, 2, at the Bridgewater Country Fair Aug. 16, 2013.
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Ronnie Seger of Bridgewater happily eats his way to victory in the pie-eating contest at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 17, 2013
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Ronnie Seger of Bridgewater happily eats his way to victory in the...

The tractor parking lot on the east side of the fairgrounds offers a panormaic view of th elarge crowds on hand for the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 17, 2013
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The tractor parking lot on the east side of the fairgrounds offers...

John Hall of New Milford on his 1951 McCormack Farmall Super C competes in the antique tractor pull at the 62nd Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 17, 2013
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John Hall of New Milford on his 1951 McCormack Farmall Super C...

A familiar site at the end of an evening at the Bridgewater Country Fair Aug. 16-18, 2013, carnival lights illuminate firemenís field along Route 133 in Bridgewater, as seen from one of the parking fields across from the middle entrance to the fair.
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A familiar site at the end of an evening at the Bridgewater Country...

Madison Lemacher, 5, left, of New Milford and others catch their breath as they take their turn aboard the Swinger ride Aug. 16, 2013, at the Bridgewater Country Fair. The fair was held Aug. 16-18, 2013.
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Madison Lemacher, 5, left, of New Milford and others catch their...

Two young patrons of the Bridgewater Country Fair ìflyî off into the evening sunset while aboard a carnival ride Aug. 16, 2013, at the Bridgewater Country Fair.
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Two young patrons of the Bridgewater Country Fair ìflyî off into...

Molly Tuz of New Milford comes up for air during pie-eating competition at the Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 17, 2013
Photo: Walter Kidd

Molly Tuz of New Milford comes up for air during pie-eating...

The Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 17, 2013
Photo: Walter Kidd

The Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 17, 2013

Melody Olmstead of New Milford shares a ride on the Sizzler with her son, Jackson, 4, right, and Joseph Russell, 4, at the Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 17, 2013
Photo: Walter Kidd

Melody Olmstead of New Milford shares a ride on the Sizzler with...

Henry Kuykendall of Kuykendall Border Collies looks on with a captivated crowd as four-legged Glen directs traffic for a flock of sheep at the Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 17, 2013
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Henry Kuykendall of Kuykendall Border Collies looks on with a...

Samantha Morits, 4, of New Fairfield and her mom, Courtney, pay a visit to a sheep at the Bridgewater Country Fair, Aug. 17, 2013.
Photo: Walter Kidd